Justification Santification

justification, necessity of

Sinful, law-breaking humanity needs a means of justification because of its failure to keep God’s law and live up to God’s requirements.

• Justification in human relationships

The acquittal of the innocent Dt 25:1 See also Pr 17:15; Isa 43:9-26; Ro 8:33

Justification of oneself Job 32:2 See also Lk 10:29; 16:15; 18:9-14

• The need for justification

The reality of God’s righteousness Ps 11:7 See also Ps 33:5; 35:28; Jer 23:6; Mt 6:33; Jn 17:25; Ro 1:17; 3:22

The reality of God’s justice Ps 9:8 See also Job 36:3; Ps 11:7; 33:5; Isa 5:16; Jer 9:24; Lk 18:7; Rev 19:11

The reality of God’s judgment Ge 18:25 See also Jdg 11:27; Ps 51:4; Mic 6:2; Mt 12:36; Ro 2:16

The reality of God’s law Jas 4:12 See also Ex 20:2-17 pp Dt 5:6-21; Ps 19:7; Isa 33:22; Ro 7:12-16; 8:3-4; 1Ti 1:8

• Human guilt shows the need for justification

Ps 143:2 See also Ro 3:23; 1Jn 1:8-10

• People are unable to justify themselves, even through the law

Isa 64:6; Ro 3:20-21; Gal 2:15-16 See also Am 4:4; Mt 5:20; Lk 10:29; 16:15; 18:9-14; Ro 1:17; 3:20; Gal 2:21; 3:2-3; 2:11 Paul opposes Peter’s position on circumcision; Gal 5:4; Php 3:4-8

Holy Spirit, and sanctification

The work of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to lead holy lives, dedicated to the service of God and conformed to his likeness.

• The Spirit of holiness is promised

Mt 3:11 pp Lk 3:16 “fire” implies the Holy Spirit’s work of purification and judgment.

• Sanctification is a special work of the Holy Spirit

Ro 15:16 See also 1Co 6:11; Gal 5:5; 1Pe 1:2

• The Holy Spirit requires believers to be sanctified

2Th 2:13 Sanctification is a necessary part of being a Christian. See also 1Co 6:18-19

• The Holy Spirit enables believers to be sanctified

Ro 8:4 See also Ro 8:13; Eph 5:18

• The Holy Spirit produces sanctification

Gal 5:22-23 See also Ro 14:17; 2Ti 1:7

• The process of sanctification

The Holy Spirit makes believers more like Jesus Christ 2Co 3:18

The Holy Spirit helps mortify sinful human nature Ro 8:13 See also Gal 5:17

The Holy Spirit is opposed to natural desires Gal 5:16-17 See also Ro 8:5-9; Jude 19

• Examples of people sanctified by the Holy Spirit

Joshua: Nu 27:18 fn; Dt 34:9 fn Lk 2:25 Simeon The deacons in Jerusalem: Ac 6:3-5; Ac 11:24 Barnabas; 2Co 6:6 Paul and his companions

1125-God, righteousness of

An aspect of God’s nature which expresses his unique moral perfection and his readiness to save sinners. It is made known especially through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

• God’s nature is righteous

Ps 119:137 See also Dt 32:4; Ps 48:10; 97:2; 119:142; 145:17; Isa 45:21; Jer 12:1; Jn 17:25

God’s righteousness shows his sovereignty Ps 71:19 See also Job 37:23; Ps 36:6; 97:6; Isa 5:16

God’s righteousness is eternal Ps 111:3 See also Ps 112:3-9; 119:142-160; Isa 51:8

• God’s actions are righteous

Da 9:14 See also Jdg 5:11; 1Sa 12:7; Jer 9:24; Rev 15:3

God’s rule is righteous Ps 9:8 See also 2Sa 23:3-4; Ps 96:13; 99:4; Jer 9:23-24

God’s righteous acts are saving acts Ps 65:5 See also Ps 40:10; 116:4-6; 129:4; Isa 41:10; 46:13; Da 9:16; Mic 6:5

God’s righteousness vindicates his people Ps 35:24 See also Ps 4:2-3; 7:9; 9:4; 103:6; Isa 50:8; Mic 7:9; Ro 8:33

God’s righteousness shows his faithfulness Ne 9:8 See also Ps 4:1; Zep 3:5; Zec 8:8

God’s righteousness shows his justice Jer 11:20 See also Ge 18:25; Job 8:3; Ps 11:7; 50:6; 51:4; Pr 21:12; Ecc 3:17; 2Ti 4:8

God’s righteousness is seen in his judgments Ps 7:11 See also 2Ch 12:5-6; Ezr 9:15; Isa 10:22; 28:17; La 1:18; Mal 3:5; Ro 2:2-5

• God’s laws show his righteousness

Ps 19:8-9 See also Dt 4:8; Ps 33:4; 119:7-144; Ro 1:32; 7:12; 8:4

• God’s righteousness contrasts with human unrighteousness

Ro 3:5 See also Ex 9:27; Ne 9:33; Job 4:17; 9:2; Da 9:7; Ro 10:3

• God’s righteousness is revealed primarily in Jesus Christ

Ro 3:21-22 See also Isa 11:2-5; Jer 23:6; Zec 9:9; Ac 3:14; Ro 10:4; 1Co 1:30; 2Pe 1:1; 1Jn 2:1

God’s righteousness is revealed in the gospel Ro 1:17 See also Php 3:9

God gives his righteousness to believers Ro 4:22-24 See also Ge 15:6; Job 33:26; Hos 10:12; Ro 3:22; 4:3-8; 5:17; 10:4; 2Co 5:21

• The Holy Spirit reveals God’s righteousness

Gal 5:5 See also Jn 16:8-10; Ro 14:17

• God’s righteousness is to be sought after

Mt 6:33 See also Isa 51:1; Zep 2:3

• God’s righteousness is a pattern for human living

1Jn 3:7 See also Ge 18:19; Hos 14:9; Eph 4:24; 1Jn 2:29; 3:12

• God’s righteousness is worthy of praise

Isa 24:15-16 See also Ps 7:17; 22:31; 35:28; 51:14; 71:15-24; 145:7